U.S. stock indexes edged lower following another reminder that big, unsettling policy changes are underway because of President Donald Trump, along with more signals suggesting the U.S. economy remains solid for now.
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Thursday, March 20th

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Equity markets rebounded on Wednesday but are not yet out of the weeds. The S&P 500 advanced more than 1.25 at the session's high but failed to exceed the critical resistance target of 5,700. Until then, the index is at risk of resuming its fall and may extend its sell-off to 15% or more.

Wednesday's market driver was the FOMC. The FOMC gave the market what it wanted, an outlook for two interest rate cuts this year, but there is doubt about the reality. The reality is that inflation remains high, and Trump's policies may accelerate it. In this scenario, there is as much risk the Fed will need to hike rates as the chance they will cut, opening the door to a significant market letdown later in the year.

Thursday's catalyst could be the initial claims data and the impact, if any, of the widespread government labor force reductions.

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Stock market today: Wall Street edges lower despite solid data on the economy

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Stock market today: Wall Street rallies as pressure eases from the bond market after Fed decision

U.S. stocks climbed Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said the economy still looks healthy enough to keep interest rates where they are. Wall Street also got a boost from easing yields in the bond market.The S&P 500 jumped 1.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 383 points, or 0.9%, and t...

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What GTC 2025 Signals for NVIDIA Stock’s Next Big Move

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Federal Reserve sees tariffs raising inflation this year, keeps key rate unchanged

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year even as it sees inflation staying stubbornly elevated. The Fed also now expects the economy to grow more slowly this year and next than it did three months ago, ac...

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Hong Kong's richest man is in hot water over his company's Panama Canal ports deal

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Alphabet’s Officially In A Bear Market—Time To Buy?

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With outlook uncertain, the Bank of England joins the US Fed in putting interest rates on hold

The Bank of England has kept its main U.K. interest rate unchanged at 4.50% even though the economy is barely growing and the nation faces more uncertainty in light of the tariff policies being enacted by the Trump administration in the U.S. The decision by the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday was widely expected, and comes a day after the U.S. Federal Reserve also kept interest rates unchanged

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Thursday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day

A Stock With Recent Earnings Beat:Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN)

Rivian Automotive

Rivian Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles and accessories. The company offers consumer vehicles, including a two-row, five-passenger pickup truck under the R1T brand, a three-row, seven-passenger sport utility vehicle under the R1S name. It provides consumer services, such as digital financing and leasing, telematics-based insurance, vehicle maintenance and repair services, software services, and charging solutions. In addition, the company designs, develops, manufactures, and operates the Rivian Adventure Network Direct Current fast chargers, and offers access to Combined Charging Standard, as well as FleetOS, a proprietary, end-to-end centralized fleet management subscription platform. Further, it offers Rivian Commercial Van platform for Electric Delivery Van with collaboration with Amazon.com, Inc. The company sells its products directly to customers in the consumer and commercial markets. Rivian Automotive, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in Irvine, California.

Should I Buy Rivian Automotive Stock? RIVN Bull and Bear Case Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Rivian Automotive was last updated on Sunday, May 04, 2025 at 7:30 PM.

Rivian Automotive Bull Case

  • Rivian Automotive, Inc. recently reported earnings that exceeded expectations, indicating potential for growth and improved financial performance.
  • The company generated significant revenue of $1.73 billion in the latest quarter, surpassing analyst estimates, which may suggest strong demand for its electric vehicles.
  • The current stock price is around $13.30, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a lower price point compared to its one-year high.
  • Institutional investors hold a substantial 66.25% of the company's stock, which often reflects confidence in the company's future prospects and stability.
  • Rivian Automotive, Inc. has a diverse product lineup in the electric vehicle market, appealing to a growing consumer base focused on sustainability and innovation.

Rivian Automotive Bear Case

  • The company has a negative return on equity, indicating that it is not currently generating profits relative to shareholder equity, which could be a red flag for potential investors.
  • Rivian Automotive, Inc. has a high negative net margin, suggesting that it is currently spending significantly more than it earns, which may raise concerns about its financial sustainability.
  • Recent analyst ratings have been cautious, with several firms lowering their price targets, indicating a lack of confidence in short-term stock performance.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with key executives reducing their holdings, which may signal a lack of confidence in the company's immediate future.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a significant range between its one-year low and high, which may deter risk-averse investors.
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